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About half of New York voters think a new Senate partnership between Republicans and the Independent Democratic Conference can be effective, according to a new poll.

Quinnipiac University found 53 percent of likely New York voters think the Senate coalition “is a good way to create effective government,” while 30 percent characterized it as a “power grab.” Seventeen percent said didn’t know or had no opinion.

Asked separately if those polled would prefer Democrats, Republicans or a coalition between the two to control the Senate chamber, 48 percent said they want a coalition—compared to 31 percent picking Democrats and 17 ...

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